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britrcup's review
funny
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
kassie_rankin's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
What I enjoyed:
· The friendships *hearts* I loved all the characters and was invested from the beginning. I cannot wait to read more from the Birch Creek University world.
· The cozy and fall vibes. This is the perfect book to cuddle up on the couch with this fall or winter!
· The disagreements that the main characters had were relatable.
You should pick up this book if:
· You love sitcoms like: Gilmore Girls and Friends
· You love the ‘friends to lovers’ trope.
· You enjoy quick reads.
Thank you Alexis Noel, for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
kiiitasticbooks's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book surprised me.
When I saw that this book was friends-to-lovers, I had an idea in my head of how it would go. Two friends would slowly realize throughout the course of the book that they really liked the way the other did certain things until suddenly “oh! Is this love? Is that what I’ve been feeling?“
That is not, in fact, how this book went. Instead, I was treated almost immediately upon opening the book to the fact that James is in love with Maci, has been in love with her for a long time, and has no idea how to tell her.
I enjoyed seeing the way this crush played out throughout this book and the way these two eventually get into a relationship. Because James and Maci have a close friend group, seeing the way the side characters stuck their noses into their business brought a lot of humor into the story. It seemed like everyone was rooting for these two to get together, even if they had a bit of difficulty figuring it out.
However, I found that the conflict in this book needed a bit of work. Because the book jumps straight into the plot, I found it difficult to care for these characters and their personal conflicts. Maci needs an internship that pays well enough that she can quit her current job. James wants to move away from his hometown (and his family’s influence). These are both details I know as fact, but there wasn’t enough in this book to let me get to know who the characters were outside of these conflicts and care whether or not they got what they wanted.
It’s very obvious that this author loves these characters and is passionate about telling their story, but that love doesn’t translate through the pages and into the reader.
mackenzierm's review
4.0
James and Maci knew they'd be a part of each other's lives forever - as friends, of course. Their senior year at Birch Creek University begins with the promise of changes on the horizon, but at least they know they'll always have the other person. Except what if one of them is hiding a secret? And what if that secret has the power to change everything?
ANYWHERE FOR YOU is a cute friends to lovers romance set at Birch Creek University. It's got serious fall vibes (my favourite) with school starts, corn mazes, and fall festivals. It's told in alternating dual POV, sharing between Maci and James' perspectives.
The pacing of ANYWHERE FOR YOU is smooth and flows nicely. I absolutely adored each character we are introduced to along the way, making notable mentions of Daphne and Chase. The foursome have a great friendship dynamic and I loved the antics shared between them. The romance angle is handled neatly and I thought it was so sweet how it was uncovered. The communication and relationship shared between Maci and James felt authentic, wholesome, and realistic. Of note, I absolutely adored that the spice is kept off page (wouldn't have been a deal breaker if it wasn't), making me cherish this story just a little bit more.
There's a "twist" that's revealed at the end that I absolutely loved (though I saw it a mile away, read: at the very beginning of the story). I am hopeful to see more books set in Birch Creek that may play off this twist!
I would like to thank the author, Alexis Noel, of this advanced digital copy for the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for an honest review! All opinions shared are my own.
cheyschapters's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
reag_leigh5's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
- Thoughts on Anywhere For You -
Do you love Gilmore Girls? If you do - run to get this book that released today! It’s got the small town, school minded FMC, meddling friends and family, everyone knows everyone, and just that fall vibe going for it.
Do you love Gilmore Girls? If you do - run to get this book that released today! It’s got the small town, school minded FMC, meddling friends and family, everyone knows everyone, and just that fall vibe going for it.
Honestly, this is just the perfect fall read of friends to lovers. There’s some forced proximity since they’re neighbors and also best friends cousin tropes. James gives off some of the vibes of later seasons Jess from Gilmore Girls - in the way that he knows Maci. Picture the scene of Jess telling Rory how he knows her and how it’s not like her to drop out of Yale.
One thing I really liked about this book is there was no third act break up. There are some issues that arise naturally, but there’s no instant break up. At the main issue, Maci decides she needs space but what I LOVED is that later in she says, “Space is overrated. I want to talk this out with you.” And I am just a sucker for books promoting good communication in relationships.
Maci is naturally a worrier and over-thinker and James is just so, so patient and supportive.
There was a quote from Brynn, one of Maci’s friends, “Love is scary,” …. “But it’s worth it. Trust me.” - and I think this is a major theme of this book. Yes, love is scary and hard but the reward of risking for it is so worth it.
Watching these two make it to the point of “I’ll go anywhere for you,” was just *chefs kiss* 🤌🏼
What you can expect:
🍂 forced proximity
👨🏻🏫 best friends cousin
🍂 small town
👨🏻🏫 he falls first
🍂 big family
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